B.MEntor

• Sep 2023 - Present

Work with Dr. Furtney, the BME Academic Advisor, BME Academic Assistant, and other mentors to strategize the BME mentor/mentee relationship for the UF Biomedical Engineering Peer Advisor Program Assist new admitted BME students to have a smooth transition to upper-division Work with Dr. Furtney, the BME Academic Advisor, BME Academic Assistant, and other mentors to strategize the BME mentor/mentee relationship for the UF Biomedical Engineering Peer Advisor Program Assist new admitted BME students to have a smooth transition to upper-division

iGEM Team Member - Wet Lab

• Mar 2023 - Present

Undergraduate Research Assistant

• Jan 2022 - Present

Assisting PhD students in Dr. Stoppel's lab in conducting tissue engineering/biomaterial experiments Project: Studying the effect different degradable parameters have on silk sponges for biomedical applications - Performing silk boiling and extraction - Conducting cell culture work on RAW cells - Responsible for collecting data to examine the effect of varied fabrication parameters on silk scaffold degradation - Performed fluorescence activity assay experiments - Presented at… Show more Assisting PhD students in Dr. Stoppel's lab in conducting tissue engineering/biomaterial experiments Project: Studying the effect different degradable parameters have on silk sponges for biomedical applications - Performing silk boiling and extraction - Conducting cell culture work on RAW cells - Responsible for collecting data to examine the effect of varied fabrication parameters on silk scaffold degradation - Performed fluorescence activity assay experiments - Presented at the Spring Undergraduate Research Symposium 2022 by the Center of Undergraduate Research at the University of Florida - Presented at Fall 2022 Undergraduate Research Symposium -Co-author for "Evaluating Sampling Methods for Degradation of Lyophilized Silk Sponges in Vitro" paper at 2022 AIChE Annual Meeting

STAR Mentor

• Jun 2022 - Present

- Leading a team of 40 first-year students through all summer components of the STEUP summer-bridge program experience for the Hebert Wertheim College of Engineering at the University of Florida - Assisting students in developing critical survival skills that will contribute to their success during their first year at UF and throughout their graduation from the major - Planning academic workshops (chemistry, calculus, physics), professional development workshops (ie. resume workshop… Show more - Leading a team of 40 first-year students through all summer components of the STEUP summer-bridge program experience for the Hebert Wertheim College of Engineering at the University of Florida - Assisting students in developing critical survival skills that will contribute to their success during their first year at UF and throughout their graduation from the major - Planning academic workshops (chemistry, calculus, physics), professional development workshops (ie. resume workshop, LinkedIn), and personal workshops (ie. public speaking, time management workshop, etc.) Show less - Leading a team of 40 first-year students through all summer components of the STEUP summer-bridge program experience for the Hebert Wertheim College of Engineering at the University of Florida - Assisting students in developing critical survival skills that will contribute to their success during their first year at UF and throughout their graduation from the major - Planning academic workshops (chemistry, calculus, physics), professional development workshops (ie. resume workshop… Show more - Leading a team of 40 first-year students through all summer components of the STEUP summer-bridge program experience for the Hebert Wertheim College of Engineering at the University of Florida - Assisting students in developing critical survival skills that will contribute to their success during their first year at UF and throughout their graduation from the major - Planning academic workshops (chemistry, calculus, physics), professional development workshops (ie. resume workshop, LinkedIn), and personal workshops (ie. public speaking, time management workshop, etc.) Show less

iGEM Team Member - Computer modeling ambassador

• May 2021 - Nov 2021

- Collaborated with 12 undergraduates on a project about enhancing photosynthesis via genetic engineering. Our goal is to genetically redesign RuBP regeneration - Competed against 370+ teams globally for International Genetically Engineered Machine competition and won a Gold Medal - Engaged as a core member of the Project Design Team - In charge of updating Gitlab & Documentation notes - Collaborated with 12 undergraduates on a project about enhancing photosynthesis via genetic engineering. Our goal is to genetically redesign RuBP regeneration - Competed against 370+ teams globally for International Genetically Engineered Machine competition and won a Gold Medal - Engaged as a core member of the Project Design Team - In charge of updating Gitlab & Documentation notes

First-Year Experience Undergraduate Associate

• Aug 2020 - Dec 2020

- Held office hours and worked with 50+ first-year engineering students along with other UA to become acclimated to the college experience - Individualized student experiences to build belonging and community within the class environment and on campus - Facilitated course content related to campus resources and common first-year transition challenges through presentations, videos, and office hours - Communicated campus opportunities and programs

Student Assistant

• Sep 2019 - Aug 2020

Undergraduate Research Assistant - Silk 3D Printing Research

• Jan 2020 - May 2020

- Performed the silk extractions - Worked with 2 other undergraduates to conduct research on examining the mechanical properties of silk as a biomaterial and creating models for 3D printing using silk - Contributed to the presentation and final report by writing the sections on the silk extraction protocol.

Teacher Assistant

• Aug 2018 - May 2019

- Supported the teacher in terms of creating lesson plans, taking attendance, grading, and peer tutoring for Environmental Science class. - Supported the teacher in terms of creating lesson plans, taking attendance, grading, and peer tutoring for Environmental Science class.

Research Assistant

• Jun 2018 - Jul 2018

Worked with Professor Dung Le to conduct a research and produce a paper on the antibacterial properties of nano-silver in tissue culture media. Worked with Professor Dung Le to conduct a research and produce a paper on the antibacterial properties of nano-silver in tissue culture media.